2004 Nissan Frontier vs. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. (123 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1988 Alfa Romeo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 (294 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (209 Nm). This means 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Frontier | 1988 Alfa Romeo 164 | |
| Make | Nissan | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Frontier | 164 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
